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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-07-08

FARMERS in Louisiana Will il the fu-
ture give more attention to raising
mules. For a century mules for doing
farm work have been obtained from
Kentucky and other states, and have
called for the expenditure Of large
sums. Farmers have lately found out
that mules can be raised at homo for
much less than they can be bought.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-07-08

II is said that London is to have q
"hygienic restaurant" where dyspep-
tics will dine. When they enter they
will tell their symptoms to one Of the
attendant doctors, who will plan out
proper dinners for them which they
will then procede to eat in prescribed
manner.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-05-25

juries, but have heard it said around
town since the adjournment of court that
this is the hardest working grand fury
that was ever convened in this county.
will tell you, gentlemen, that crime will
draw it's horns in this town in consequence
of your work. You may be satisfied to a
moral certainty that crime does exist in
this town, and you cannot get at it. but
the tread of an honest grand jury up and
down these streets hunting for crime has
a fearful effect upon criminals Crime is
always cowardly. Conscious guilt snakes
us all towards, and that is what crime
is. 1t always carries with ii conscious
guilt. And [ say it will not be
so bold now for some tire to come; and
a few more grand juries of the SANE sort
will helD your county very much. | am
not saying that the town is reekjne wiCn
crime; but | know how the world OF man
kind is everywhere. | know how human
ity is in other localities, ana humanity
here has the same practices as everywhere
government of the children Of Israel,
when acting as grand chancellor and law
maker for those people in the wilderness,
had to make laws looking to the wicked
ness Of human nature, identically emboay-
ing the substance OF all modern laws, ex,
cept in the case of some laws that were
peculiar to his people. Human nature
then is human nature now, and that is
how know how it is here; and when .
grand jury has not been organized for
thirteen months in a county | know that
crime is poking its head out in many
ways. Gentleman, you are discharged
with the thanks of the court and Of the
county.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-05-25

SeVenty-fye dollars for double decE
car OF sheep from St. Paul TO Chicago is
simply prohibitory rate, and more SO is
$45 for a single deck car. Mutton can
only be prodtably shipped from Montana
in double deckers. The advance in cattle
rates is equally unjust and unwarranted.
We remember that at the beginning of
the season last year the same difficulties
existed ard rates were fixed unduly high.
Equitable adjustment was made, however,
and our stockmen had no reason to COM
plain. 1t may work out the same way
this time.
But IT these unjust rates are maintained
it will be an immense boom for the stock
yards of St. Paul and Minneapolis and
will aid in the building up of a great bus
iness at these points, where large share
OF the stock from the northwestern ranges
will be marketed. But way will doubt
less be found to bring the railroads to
time. Stock can be shipped by the North
ern Pacific direct to Duluth ard thence
taken by the lake steamers TO Chicago at
r much less rate than is now demanded.
Ii there is not a change in the schedule
this will be the route for whatever stock
goes TO Chicago.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-05-25
Mr.. Ettien Responds.
UTIcA, May 18th, 1887.

UTICA, May 18th, 1887.
Editor OF The River Press:
see in your issue of May 18th thas
Stock Inspector Cantre1l takes exception,
to statements | made in the RIVER PRESS
of April l3th. reiterate the statements
made and ask the gentleman to name the
particular year there was more horse
stealing in the counties named than last
year. He seems TO think Indian stealing
should not be included, but in that case
can add there has never been any other
kind ofstealing done heretofore. settled
here among the first on the Judith river
and since that time only one case of Il
white man stealing horses has cone to
my knowledge.
In regard 70 the gentleman looking for
a crippled horse when he ought to have
been at something more profitable, got
it from his own statements; at least he
pretended 20 be looking for one.
Now viii close by stating that | Gid
not mean to cast any personal reflections
on any one, or class of men, but merely
sought to show that the stock detective
system is humbug and does not pay. /
know nothing Of MI. Cantrell personally,
but do know from the facts exposed in
The stock commissioners report, that the
stock he RECEIVERS will nor pay bis salarv
he year round. Respectfully,
JAMES ETTTEN.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-05-25
LIVESTOCK RATES.
The Lines Between St. Paul and Chicago Put
up Rates and Virtually Shut Out
Double Deck Cars.

Rates for the shipment of live stock as
now established by the Northern Pacific
are no higher than those of last season,
and in some instances are lower, but the
lines between St. Paul and Chicago have
increased the charges so as to make it q
big item for the shippers. The following
comparison will show the difference on
these lines, the rates being for carload
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-05-25
Florida's New Senator.

TALLAHASSEE, May ls.--In the joint
democratic cancus tonight Pascoe was
nominated ON the first ballot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-06
COMMUNICATED.

!SOMM UNlCAIED.
THE COMMITTEE ON LIGHT.-Having read
with surprise several attacks upon the Com.
mittee on Light of the City Council, and
which, being a member of that committee
and knowing its motives, considered un-
just, 1 think it proper to inform the pub.
lie of the objects of the committee in award.
ing the contract for lighting and extinguish-
ing the street lamps. Heretofore, as | sup
pose most every one knows, the lamps have
been lighted by persons employed and paid
by the members Of the police force and eX-
tinguished by those officers. II. at the hour
tor extinguishipg the lights, an officer had q
warrant TO serve or witnesses to summon
who were employed in Washington, and bad
to leave the city at an early hour in the
morning, of course the lights continued to
burn until his official duties were perform
ed. as "the law doesn't contemplate that u
police officer shall light and extingush the
street lamps" and we are surprised that u
citizen would exhibit his ignorance in print
when our accommodating Auditor or Clerk
of Council would have been pleased to fur
tish him with copy of the city laws. The
Committee on Light considered it not only
sn Injustice 10 the members OF the police
fo;ce, who were forced to pay for the light
ing of the lamps out of their small salaries,
but felt confident that it was not safe plan,
as policeman could be located while ex
tpguishi1g the lights by evi!-inclned per-
sons. 'Tsxpaee we nre unable
20 say whether or not he is taxpayer
| seems to fear that he will have to bel p make
| up $500 per annum TO pay for lighting and
distinguishing ito lamps l desire TO state
for the benefit of those who read his CON-
| munica;ion that there need be no fears en-
| tertained from this. With the old system of
lighting and exlinguishing the street lamps
not less than 81 200 worth ofgas (actual cost
of MANUFACTURED was wasted annually. By
the present system the committee are conf
dent that this 81 200 can be prevented by
properly regulating the lights, and thus
save the gas works 5000 per annum after
psyiug The contractor. The above are few
OF tile Objects the committee had in view,
and if Taxpayer" aud the gentleman who
didn't know the committee bad the law on
their side desire any further information it
will be cheerfully furnished by
ONE OF THE COMMITTEE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-06
LOCAL RREVETHES.

number of young gentlemen of this city
vii give hop at McBurney's Hall on Fri
/ day night next.
sA7eTal members of the Virginia legisla-
ture Tere in this city yesterday and to day
on thor way to Richmond.
AT St. Mary's church on Sunday notice
was given of church holiday next Thurs.
day, the immaculate conception" feast.
Judge G. E. Stuart, of this city, tele-
erai he'd Gov. Lee last night, ~ congra,u-
late you upon the success of the extra sea.
sion and the prospect of speedy settlement
of the debt
Work is now goicg OF at the Washington
foundry upon the ten inch guns, ten six
inch rifed guns, pivot carriages for these
guns, shells for the six-inch rifles and the
heavy machinery for the plant of the new
gun shops. Four turret mounts are also in
forward slate of progress, and four 8inch
half-turret central pivot cerrisges.
Marriage licenses were issued in Wash
iugton yesterday to Robt. L. Goldman and
Kate Rollins, both of King George county,
and Clarence c. Via and Mary q. Kellum,
both of Hanover county, Arsenious A. Wit
field, of Washington, and Mary V. Tucker,
of Fairfax county, and to James II. Eaton of
Cumberland, Md, and Viney Eaton, of Lou.
doun county, Va.
DR.. White of Washington, who vas expected to
be present at the Y. n. c. A. sociable last night
and lecture, was upayoidaby prevented from ell.
ing his engagement. There was large attend
ance at the sociable and some excellent music was
rendered
Isis understood that S. j. Wimsatt, who went
from this city last week to sell coupons in Prince
William county, was yesterday indicted by the
grand jury OF that county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-06

LEcrURE.-A large audiences assembled
at The Ooera House last night TO bear CO..
T. V White. the exConiedeFete cavalry
leader. deliver his lecture on The Battle Ct
Balls Buff" The Colonel, Ia grephic
5senuer described the battle, and a who
aeayl him were much pleased with tie
paratlve At The conclusion OF Col Wm;e'e
eture, Col Edmund Berkeley read his pos IA
en 1ted The Battle OF Gettysburg" which
alic, ted ap,.jause
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-06

DECK .KItLxp --Messrs. Ben. Green wood
and YIN S,sson Ibis morning killed i large
deer in ,he.iycr near the light house Tie
deer j, il saio, c,,me acrOes Hunting Creek
bldg early tris u,o rOing, skiliea the s.nIh
ern part OF the city AM on reschiPs 'hneS :
Poiut plugged in the week whiea he r. -.
tempted to win The tw' me" sr" ;'s
deer, pursued him in boat a I'd snoa MN
after which taev secured the ah'inN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-06

FINE Cow DEAD.--A valuable COW DC
iougirg to Maj. E. H. Janney, who iiveS
near this city, yesterday died riter pelns
strangely affected for some weeks. a pos
mortem examination was held and IL was
discovered that the COW had swallowed
piece of wire that had penetrated her NAV
uHd had worked its way to within fractioh
O ean il en- OF her heart.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-06

PgRsoNAL.-Mrs. Lee, wife Of Gov Fiz-
hugh Lee. and who is now vi-iiog at E'.za-
beth, n. ] last week chspe;one'. two box
parties to fine Begun atihe Fif.h Avenue
theatre New York.
Miss Mnylsne English has retuToed TO her
home 10 this city from vi; 10 friends in
Prince Georges county, Nj
Mrs. Randolph Tucker. who has been
spending the week in Washington IS The
gaAst of Mrs. Brooke, has gone to her home
in Virgiuia, but will coon return to Wash
ngSon to epend the season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-06

BARN BURNED. --The barn of Mr.. Field
ing Ashton, at Payne's Point, Westmoreland
county, together with it's contents. was de-.
stroyed By fire on Friday night last involv.
ing loss of $780, The fire was the work Of
90 incendiary. There was no insurance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-06

Farmers wishing TO be successful with
sheep should guard them against exposure.
But if in shelteriDg his sheep the farmer ex-
poses himself and catches cold, he must use
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-06

LyorURE.-Dr. James Carey Thomas, OF
Baltimore. will lecture before the y. Al. Z.
A. at their rroms tonight. His SUBJECT
will bs "Physica Reverence"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-06
HOLIDAY GOODS.
FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

We have just received through the importers
the fullest and most varied assortment of Holiday
Goods ever offered in this city, including Havi-
lands celebrated make of FRENCH CHINA in
Fish, Game, Oatmeal, Pudding, Chocolate and Ice
Cream Sets, Dinner and Tea Sets, Aftor.dnnor
Coilees, Single Tea aud Monstachc Cups. Also
most complete line OF CABINET PIECES. includ.
ing Abbotsford, Doul5on, Bonn, and Royal Wor.
cester, in the very latest styles and decorations
a beautiful tine of large and small Vases We
are unable to mention but few OF the many beau
iful goods we have received in the last few days,
50 we cordially invite all to call and look at these
goods before making their Xmas purchases.
{. J. MILLER, SON & co,
nnv02 2o1 King strnot Alnranirin W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-06

IL this city TO my homo in Fairfax county, on
the Little River turnpike, DARK OVERCOAT.
The finder will BIO rewarded upon returning the
coat to
dec3 st DIG. WATKINS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-06
ONE OF THE TESTS.
nO,30 ijan1

Gentleness is a small part Of a
boys nature. He goes at every
thing with dash and a rush, and
if his clothing is not of GOOD MATE
RIAL and WELL MADE, nip goes the
seams and off goes the buttons"
Now if you have boy to clothe do
not buy him a suit or an overcoat
till you have examined our stock,
Our Clothing is strong in every
particular, and will stand much
rough usage.
We can also take care Of the
"grown-up boys" whether it be a
suit, FURNISHING GooDs, or OVER
COATS; and as to overcoats, you
will need one either on your back
or on your arm from now on.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-06
LOCAL NEWS.

For this district warmer, fair weather, light to
fresh winds, generally northeasterly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-06

TESTING BRAKES There was large
gathering of railroad officials, master me
c1ancs, scientific men aud others, near
Falls Church, on the lue of the ". & O..
railroad, this morning, all interested in the
test of al improved Westin ehouse air brake
applied to freight train of fifty cars, weigh
ing two million pounds and stretching over
The track for distance of nineteen hundred
sect The cars were also fitted with JGnuey
CO Vplers. The tests were many, all OF which
wer,, entirely satisfactory, the train, while
running at full speed, being stopped n ap
exceed. ugly short time, on applying the
brakes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-06

HOLIDAY GooDs.-Those who purchase
holiday coods-and every one bays some
thing before biistmas-naluraliy look o
The GAZETTE for the names of the house
where the desired articles may ho bought AZ
the cheapest price In It's columns are
found the places nj which 10 bay. and a
mention OF some of the useful or Ornamental
articles which mus, suggest Themselves TO
all as most acceptable gifts. The aaveitls; :
meets are oil goods in eve-s line. ana the
readers will save both money ard time by
purchasing holiday goods of one of thsse
houses
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-06
LOST AND FOUND.

T OsT On Saturday. YOUNG SETTER DOG,
Ia abou. seven months old, we'll grown color
white aud aek hair evenly mixed ell over, Civ
ing him blu, appearance; black spot on back
and each side of his head. reward will be laid
If returned to 2l7 south Washington street..
decE 3r
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-06

Sick and bilious headache cured by DR..
Pierce's pellets"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-06
STOCKHOLDERS MEETINGS.
5VHE VIRGINIA MIDLAND RAILWAY CO.,

YTHE VIRGINIA MIDLAND RAILWAY Co,
Il OFFICE OF THE TREASURER
December 1st 1887.
The annual meeting OF the stockholders of the
VIRGINIA MIDLAND RAILWAY co. will be
held at the office of the company, in Alexandria,
Va. on WEDN ESDAY, the twenty first (21st)
day of December AID, 1887 at IL o'clock noon, for
the transaction OF all business of general spe-
cial nature that may be submitted TO the meeting
The transfer bouks will he closed st , o'clock Of
the sixth 9th inst and reopened Oh the morning
Of the twenty. second (22nd) of December next.
dec1 I'd W. II. MARBURY, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-06

EypLOsICW gentleman Iiyiog in toe
neighborhooI of Rappahannock station,
Fa9quier county, on Friday last for joke,
INT some euupowder in tin eau and
placed it under the stove of Rouse & HEX
erson and applied match to primitive
fuse which be ma de for the occasion. The
powder exploded with much greater force
than the ioker expected, Jared he building
smashed the windows aud broke number
OF articles ia the store a lady was so much
shocked by the explosion that sire was made
seriously i'll. The affair created much TX
element. ard yesterday the man who had
caused all the trouble confessed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-06
asEeRy BRENGLE, 0a1 KING ST.

a1 "HN I'm u LEl, DBL EMU 81,
Is now ready for the fall and winter with
THANKSGIVING CHRISTMAS AND NEW
YEARS SEASONS.
He intends TO keep OYSTERS for his patrons
and supply families with the pick of Chesapeake
bsy.
Creams of all 1avors, Black, Fruit Pound, Jelly
and Fancy. Ornamental and Plain Cakes are sold
cheaper than they can be manufactured at homo.
Also Cream PuGs, Tarts and Pastry, Candies and
TaGy of all kinds. PIES A SPECIALITY. Fruits,
Nuts Confecticneries, Caromels and sugarcd
Fruits. He caters for families, fairs, balls and
entertainments ard furnishes social parties
nov12 If
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-06

SHOOTING AT Rock roINr;-A shooting affair r
took place ut Book Point, n the lower soc1 no VI
is engaged ais i in oysssrns fey days ago he was
Informed that some coored oys.' ermen nad oes Ia
making slandercus assertions abouS ms vic. ne
Immediately went in pursuit of the Pssllss' anu
found one of them in house near his own resi- res
dence. He drew mis- pistol and informed him that
i, was his intention to shoot him. The man de- e.
MED having uttered what had been attributed 10
tim. ana said that co!ored cook had orlglna'eH
the reports in reference to his wife, whereupoh
POsey went directly to the place where the eooA
was employed and made the charge against MN.
The man said nothing, but attempted to leave the
room whcu he was fired upon By Posey, the Dali
taking fftct in the back OF the neck and lodging
in the jaw. Posey was arrested, but was not heia
by Justice Lancaster. on the ground. it is stated
that the shooting was provoked
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-06

POLICE REPoRr.-Last night was clear and cool
with three prisoners and ten dodgers at the station
house. The Mayor tbs morning disposed of the
following cases:
Ellis Day, coored, arrested by Officer Hayes for
an assault on Ann Carter, was fined So
Henry Anderson, colored, arrested by Officer
Franks for disor ierly conduct was fined 81
Howard Davis. arrested by Officers Price and
henry for being drunk and disorderly, was fined
S10O
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-06

GOOD TEMPLAR5.-Tbe Grand Lodge OF
Good Templars of Virginia met in Charl-
otesvile in snnua session today. The
lodge in this city was represented. The re.
porT Of the Grand Lodge officers show an
increase in the order of :. 40 members over
a-r yesr, and total mem bership in the
STATE OF l3,S49 Cpe hundred and six new
lodges have been organized during the year,
and there are now sos working lodges. The
receipts of the Grand Lodge were $6,757. 81
aud the expenses $6,2Sj There are
nineteen d strict lodges in operation. seven
teen of which were organized during the
past year. The property owned by the
lodges is valued at $l4,Sl6 49, The chair
mal of the committee on entertainment at
the coming session of the Grand Lodge re.
ports 200 delegates as having expressed
an intention OF attending.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-06

KNIGHTS OF PYrH1As.-The two local
lodges Of Knights of Pythias Of this city.
ORIENTAL, No 6, and Mechanics, No. 8, met
in iaiut session at the latter's hall asst night
t5r,he purpose of receiving and entertaining
Major General james r. Carnahan, of Indi-
ana. A large lumber Of Knights were pres.
en and listened to an eloquent address from
The General. He also spoke OF the Uniform
Rank OF that order, and urged formation
Of division in this city. Addresses were
then made by Messrs. Pettibone of Cincin-
natl. Thompson, Comfy, Huskel and others
OF Washington, and Justus H. Rathbone. Of
This city, the founder OF the order. After
the session closed all were invited TO the
hall Of Oriental Lodge, where a bountiiul
CO l4tion was spread. The room was very
handsomely decorated with flags and Chi
nesc lanterns, and the tables well filed. Al
ter toass had been drunk, jokes told and
.peechcs made all left for their homes about
. n m this morning
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-06

Three sizes-$1, so and Csc sizes; the fines
article in the world for harness. For sale by
fab27 W. CREIGHTON & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-06

SLEIGH BASKETS! SLEIGH BELLS Sleigh
y Runners, on hand and for sale cheap at 32S
King, corner of Royal street, Alexandria, Va.
Call and sse.
4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-06
Holiday Times.

327 King street. Alexandris. Va
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-06-01
Academy Commencement.

The annual exhibition Of the Man
ming Academy will be held in the
Court House Thursday morning, July
9th. 1t viii as usual, consist OF reci-
tations, speeches, dialogues, etc. Sew
eral prizes are to be presented to mer-
itorious students, among which will
be gold medal to the student taking
first honor. In the evening, at 9
o'clock, the anniversary exercises OF
the Thompson Literary Society Will be
held in tie Academy building. Miss
Susie Lesesne will recite; Miss Addle
McFaddin will read an essay; Messrs.
J. n. Rigby, T. and J. Wilson, and
Vim. Jenkinson, will debate the aues-
tion, Should National aid be given
to the cause of education" and Mr.
Harvey Mitchum will deliver the an
nual oration. After these exercises a
reception will be held. The public
are invited to all the exercises.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-06-01

The turnip story of the Major in
the Enterprise is eclipsed by his
pumpkin experience in the West. He
planted what lie thought was an =
diuary pumpkin seed on piece of
ground not unusually fertile. To his
surprise Immediately the seed sprung
up and forthwith a vine branched of.
To the Majors complete astonishment,
like streak of creased lightning, tho
vine started for him. And ne started for
home like mad Pegasus, but per
cciving from a hasty glance over his
shoulder that the vine was on him he
lodged behind tall pine for protec-
ton. The vine kept right on and
when the Major got home he found it
there. It had passed through the
house, entered the kitchen, and grown
a pumpkin so large as to completely
block up the kitchen door. At the
beginning we said this occurred in
the West, in Texas, we believe.